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2011 Hyundai Elantra configurator hits the web

2011 Hyundai Elantra configurator hits the web

Posted Dec 18th 2010 1:02PM

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Have you been itching to build your 2011 Hyundai Elantra? Scratch away, because the Elantra configurator is now up and running. We went through and built one ourselves... our fully-spec'd black-on-black 2011 Elantra Limited will only cost us $22,830, not too shabby since that includes the Premium Package, carpeted floor mats and an iPod cable.

After spending some time with the car, we opted for the surprisingly fun automatic transmission instead of the manual gearbox. We know that might be sacrilege to some, but the auto makes for a more enjoyable vehicle. How would you spec your new Hyundai Elantra? Sound off in the comments. Thanks for the heads up, Matchbox1966!

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Category: Car Buying, Sedan, Hyundai

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Leo81

You can't have the MT with a black interior. Deal breaker for me.

December 19 2010 at 5:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Hyundai is Korean , not japanese !

December 19 2010 at 12:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

KGavar

I sat in one of these at my local dealership a few days ago (I did not test drive it because I didn't think it was worth the money). From a distance, the car looks ok (looks are subjective anyway) and same is true for the interior. However, when you look up close and pay attention to the details you'll see that it's a very cheaply built car. There is hard plastic everywhere and the whole car feels very "thin". First thing that I really disliked was the doors. They were very Cobalt-like, no "clunk" whatsoever and the windows were surrounded by this very thin strip of metal. Same thing for the trunk. This was a completely different experience from the Fiesta I saw.

December 19 2010 at 9:10 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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dea911

If Hyundai were to produce a 5 door hatchback version of this car, with awd, and retain the 40 MPG and 6 speed manual...I'd be trading in my e46 3 series with 140k on the odometer in a heartbeat

Ill continue to dream :)

December 19 2010 at 3:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Ken

They make it, I saw at at the recent LA Auto Shoe under KIA, the new Forte 5door, which is also called Kia Cerato

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yP8i3yVUWs&feature=related

it's the same car as Elentra I believe, they could easily do the same for Hyundai.

December 19 2010 at 11:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Avinash machado

Seems quite impressive.

December 19 2010 at 1:06 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Don

Chevy could take a lesson from Hyundai. Namely, how to make your new compact actually LOOK good (and make a compact relatively lightweight).

December 18 2010 at 10:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Route 41

It has heated REAR seats -- how cool (or hot) is that?

December 18 2010 at 9:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jim in Tampa

I configured a Hyundai as well as the 2011 Ford Focus hatchback. I'd go for the Focus for the money.

December 18 2010 at 8:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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nardvark

Looks like a Focus SE hatchback with the sport package is the sweet spot. Has most/all of the goodies I'd want, nice available wheels, and with an ATX comes in a hair over $20k.

December 19 2010 at 10:56 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ello

I recently sat in one of these at my local dealership in NJ and while I do agree that the entire fluidic sculpture, or whatever Hyundai calls its recent design theme, works better on Elantra than on Sonata, there is one major flaw in Elantras design, rear headroom, if you are 5'11 or taller, you gotta bend your head sideways, but I guess they just went with form over function. I can easily see how someone can get excited about its fresh looks compared to mundane competition, but once you actually examine the car, you will second guess whether it is the ultimate choice when it comes to versatility and interior room. Hyundai even claims that the new gen Elantra is classified as a mid size car, I don't know what the definition of a mid size car is these days but to me, being 6 feet tall, this car will unfortunately not work.

December 18 2010 at 6:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Denis Toothe

Oh wow, golly gee whiz I could hardly wait for this, and boy am I glad to see all you h/k lovers out in union.

December 18 2010 at 5:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply